Flourless Chocolate Cake

I made this for a dinner party when I had gluten-free guests and did not want them to feel like an afterthought. Everyone went crazy for it — it is now my go-to dessert regardless of dietary restrictions.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dark chocolate (70%)
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar and raspberries for serving

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate: Melt chocolate and butter together over double boiler. Let cool slightly.
2. Mix: Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time. Fold in cocoa and salt.
3. Bake: Pour into greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F for 25-30 minutes until set but still jiggly in center.
4. Cool: Let cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar.

Tips

• Use high-quality chocolate — you will taste the difference.
• The center should be slightly underdone for that fudgy texture.